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A Red Dot Design Concept Award for 2019 was recently given to Photo Table, a design concept that transforms a lightbox into a piece of furniture that can be used to display decorative items. The table has a simple, modern design with a dome frame and internal light.
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The concept comes from designers with South Korean company Zinus Inc, which says about Photo Table:
For this furniture to be used as a side display table, it should blend in beautifully with any living space, while serving as a tool to make pictures more. To express your lifestyle, directly record personal collections and crafts on the Photo Table and share the images via social media in an instance.
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The concept involves a design that can be packed flat and assembled using 'a minimum number of bolts.' When assembled, the semi-transparent PET panels form the frame 'walls,' which are interchangeable using clips; the background is also described as interchangeable. The table was designed to hide outlines and allow light from external lamps to penetrate, ultimately providing a space where items can be rapidly photographed.
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The company doesn't say whether there are any plans to commercialize the design, but it remains a fun concept that could easily inspire photographers who have the right DIY skills for making their own version.